"All is good... We are making good progress; we have better talent than last year ... No real problems and we are working on what little there is to improve ... I can't really single out one or two players as outstanding stars, we have a very nice set of players, none seem to stand out above the others ... You can't say we have any real weaknesses, we just have to make some adjustments to our schemes ... Before commenting on that I'll have to study the film but overall I am quite pleased with our team ... No, I can't say that any one play did it... We just played together better as a team than ever before ...  It wasn't an individual effort it was a team effort ... " puke, puke, puke, yawn, yawn,yawn,yawn, snore (listening to Michael O'Shea being interviewed by Bob Irving on CJOB)

 

This goes beyond "it's being handled internally".

 

Perhaps O'Shea is a better coach than we've had in a while but as an interview I am bored and frustrated about the non-statements and politically correct answers while saying absolutely nothing. At least with Mike Kelly I wanted to stand up and throttle the guy (not really but he made my blood boil).

 

Of all the Bomber coaches you've known who has given the best interviews? Who made you think? Who created the fan with real respect and honesty?

 

Who was your favourite coach of the Bomber's all-time?

Dave Ritchie full stop. 

Dave Ritchie served up words in an interview like a Chef's creation in fine restaurant OR like a hasher in a roadside diner. If things were going right, it was fine cuisine, if not, it was GAHBAGE.

But you always got the message.

Dave Ritchie, for the entertainment value alone.  Also liked Cal Murphy for telling it like it was, no holds barred.

Media loved Tim Burke for interviews. I can't really say who my favourite would be because I can't remember interviews that were done when my memory was still good.

Media loved Tim Burke for interviews. I can't really say who my favourite would be because I can't remember interviews that were done when my memory was still good.

Tim Burke was the worst interview.  I felt like killing myself after hearing him speak, he was so depressing. 

It was Mike Kelly, hands down. Don't you jabronies know that? The only people who don't know that are losers who live in their Mom's basements and whose job it is to salt the fries.

Quotable......... .............Ritchie.....you could feel the media's typing fingers vibrate, as he spoke.

Enigmatic......................Ray Jauch....they didn't call this guy the Fog, for nothing

Other language.............Bud Riley.....like Earl Lunsford.......fluent in Oke

High wire act..................Mile Kelly....you never who would be insulted, on any given day

Upbeat...........................Dr. Jeff....who could simply sell sand to Arabs....

Over his head................Tim Burke.....who even sounded like it

Least inspirational.............Daley before games...., Burke after games

Worst pregame interview.....Daley.....talking about what opponents could do to us

Worst post-game interview....Daley....talking about what opponents did to us

Dave Ritchie full stop. 

 

Some might think there is no single correct answer when asking for opinions but they are wrong.  That is the correct and only answer.

I was just thinking about this the other day. And I was thinking specifically about Ritchie being interviewed from his office. My memory is failing... Was Ritchie regularly interviewed behind his desk or was this just once or twice?

I was just thinking about this the other day. And I was thinking specifically about Ritchie being interviewed from his office. My memory is failing... Was Ritchie regularly interviewed behind his desk or was this just once or twice?

He was interviewed sitting on the toilet while taking a #2 a few times. Guy was a legend.

In reality, plenty of coaches have been interviewed....while going into the toilet....

Ritchie for sure but Kelly did make the coaches show interesting for 1 season

Ritchie for sure but Kelly did make the coaches show interesting for 1 season

 

I agree, the coaches show has never been more entertaining.

 

Ritchie for sure but Kelly did make the coaches show interesting for 1 season

 

I agree, the coaches show has never been more entertaining.

 

As in "Oh my god, look at that car wreck, slow down, I want to get a better look." entertaining

Ritchie for that quotable moment.

 

Cal Murphy for the full "this is the way it is" lecture.

 

loved both of those guys.

 

Ritchie for sure but Kelly did make the coaches show interesting for 1 season

 

I agree, the coaches show has never been more entertaining.

 

For the most part, yes. I do remember one show with Reinbold after the Bombers had been soundly beaten and the lies were opened to callers. The first couple of callers pitched softballs, but the third one one tore a strip off Reinbold who was competely blindsided and flustred, leading to several minutes of "ums" and "ers".

I honestly think it's Ritchie but Kelly was a close second. People might not like the guy but he was Damn entertaining to listen too. You didn't know what he'd say next really. It's funny. We win that blue out game vs Hamilton and we would have made the playoffs under Kelly.

Quotable......... .............Ritchie.....you could feel the media's typing fingers vibrate, as he spoke.

Enigmatic......................Ray Jauch....they didn't call this guy the Fog, for nothing

Other language.............Bud Riley.....like Earl Lunsford.......fluent in Oke

High wire act..................Mile Kelly....you never who would be insulted, on any given day

Upbeat...........................Dr. Jeff....who could simply sell sand to Arabs....

Over his head................Tim Burke.....who even sounded like it

Least inspirational.............Daley before games...., Burke after games

Worst pregame interview.....Daley.....talking about what opponents could do to us

Worst post-game interview....Daley....talking about what opponents did to us

 

 

Great post some amazing *good and bad. memories there. Coach ritchie easily my personal favorite. His crazy nonsensical old man riddles spoken with genuine love of the game and respect for those around him just got you. 

How about some success stories?

 

Bud Grant

 

Mike Riley

 

Cal Murphy

I remember Doug Berry had a great moment during a halftime interview once, the Bombers were losing and he was clearly in a pissy mood and wasn't willing to entertain whatever stupid question the reporter asked.

Sarge Spavital was another guy who reporters had to be careful with.....

O'Shea is probably the worst one we've had in the last 15 years aside from Daley.

I remember Doug Berry being asked about Kevin Glenn, I think he said that Glenn was "adequate".

 

Made an impression on me, it's the only coach quote I know.

O'Shea is actually one of the best at answering actual football questions, along with Lapolice.  If you call in with a thoughtful question to his show or a reporter gives him one he'll get into it.  He just does not get into politics whatsoever, and that's all he gets asked by the media here.

Lapo was the King of talking and not saying anything of substance. Maybe he should get into politics.